The victim was later identified as 22-year-old Nygel E. Williams of the 400 block of Vevadel Drive.

Officials said Williams was shot at 3:30 p.m. while visiting his "good friend," 22-year-old Darell N. Meredith of the 5000 block of Nutmeg Circle.

"Meredith and several other friends transported Williams to Chippenham Hospital in a private vehicle," Richmond Police spokesperson Gene Lepley said. "Within minutes of arriving at the hospital, Williams was pronounced dead of a gunshot wound to the chest."

Williams' death resulted from the "careless handling of a firearm by Meredith," according to detectives.